Microsoft Reserved VM Instance Standard_E16as_v5 3-Year Subscription
Commit to a 3-year Reserved VM Instance for Microsoft Standard_E16as_v5 in US West 2 to achieve significant cost savings on predictable cloud workloads.
- Predictable Costs: Lock in pricing for your Standard_E16as_v5 VM for three years, avoiding potential rate increases.
- Performance Assurance: Guarantee capacity for your critical applications in the US West 2 region.
- Optimized Resource Use: Ensure your compute resources are consistently available and cost-effective.
- Simplified Budgeting: Gain clear visibility into your cloud spend for essential virtual machines.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a 3-year commitment to a Microsoft Azure Reserved VM Instance, specifically the Standard_E16as_v5 series, located in the US West 2 region. By reserving capacity in advance, businesses can significantly reduce their operational expenses for consistent, long-term cloud workloads.
This solution is ideal for SMBs, mid-market, and enterprise organizations that run stable, predictable applications on Azure. It benefits IT managers and business owners who need to control cloud spending without sacrificing performance or availability for their core business operations.
- Cost Savings: Achieve up to 72% savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for the reserved term.
- Capacity Reservation: Ensure your virtual machine is available when you need it, preventing unexpected capacity constraints.
- Flexible Management: Reserved Instances can be applied to eligible workloads, offering flexibility in deployment.
- Predictable Billing: Stabilize your monthly cloud expenditure with a fixed commitment.
- Azure Region Specific: Tailored for deployment within the US West 2 Azure region.
Optimize your Azure spend and ensure consistent performance for your essential applications with this 3-year Reserved VM Instance commitment.
What This Enables
Reduce predictable cloud compute costs
Enable teams to significantly lower their monthly Azure spend by committing to a 3-year term for consistent workloads. This provides substantial savings compared to on-demand pricing for stable application hosting.
dedicated servers, web hosting, application servers, database hosting
Guarantee compute capacity availability
Streamline operations by ensuring that critical compute resources are always available in the US West 2 region. This prevents performance bottlenecks and downtime for essential business functions.
production workloads, business-critical applications, always-on services, high-availability setups
Simplify cloud budget management
Automate predictable cost allocation for your Azure virtual machines, making financial planning more accurate. This provides clear visibility into essential infrastructure expenses.
financial planning, operational budgeting, cost control, resource forecasting
Key Features
3-Year Commitment
Achieve the highest possible discount rates for your Azure compute resources over an extended period.
Standard_E16as_v5 Instance Type
Access a balance of compute and memory optimized for a wide range of enterprise workloads.
US West 2 Region
Deploy your resources in a strategic geographic location for optimal performance and compliance.
Capacity Reservation
Ensure that the compute capacity you need is available when you need it, avoiding potential shortages.
Predictable Pricing
Gain financial certainty by knowing your compute costs in advance, simplifying budgeting and forecasting.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stable, high-performance computing for trading platforms, risk analysis, and core banking systems that benefit from predictable costs.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers use cloud resources for operational technology, supply chain management, and data analytics, demanding consistent availability and cost control.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers rely on secure and available cloud infrastructure for patient records, diagnostics, and research, where predictable costs are essential.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services utilize cloud for document management, client portals, and case management, needing reliable and cost-effective compute.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reserved VM Instance?
A Reserved VM Instance is a commitment to use specific Azure virtual machine types in a particular region for a set term, typically 1 or 3 years, in exchange for a significant discount compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
How does this save money?
By committing to a longer term and specific instance type, you secure a lower hourly rate for your compute resources, leading to substantial savings over the duration of the reservation.
Can I change the VM size or region later?
While the reservation is tied to a specific instance type and region, Azure offers flexibility through reservation exchanges or modifications under certain conditions, allowing some adjustment if your needs change.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.